12/1/26

I have contacted the agent who has been instructed to sell the properties, highlighting the fact that residents have not been advised of the sales & asking them for information that can be shared with residents.

See notes / advice below –

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10/1/26

I have been contacted by residents in Northumberland and elsewhere in the country regarding this major housing issue.

The relevant Citizens advice teams have been contacted & in Nland, Council officers have also been supporting our residents.

I have been informed that many of the properties are now being sold off and the residents have not been told this, and are obviously very concerned.

The terrible saga continues as some of the most vulnerable in society are living a nightmare.

BBC Report – CLICK HERE

9/12/25

Courant – CLICK HERE

(Post created November 25).

Housing horror story.

I get a huge number of enquiries each month, many can be dealt with quickly, this one has been dragging on far too long.

A national investigation looking into the activities of a ‘charity’ housing provider took place.

The video explains the background.

Unfortunately the housing stock involved includes many around the Country, including in Tynedale.

See video-

My main concern is the appalling state of some of the homes people are living in with basic repairs not being carried out and no point of contact for the residents to get advice and support.

If you know of anyone living in property part of this scandal please e mail me.

https://youtu.be/vvTc75TTJuo

NOTES

IF you are a tenant, please do NOT pay your rent without proof that anyone asking for rent is authorised to take it, save the rent rather than spending it.

Do not allow anyone into your home who is claiming to be interested in buying the property just refer them onto the agent.

Do not allow anyone purporting to be a worker sent by the agent to check on the building or carry out work into the house, unless you have confirmation that are genuine, please arrange for someone to accompany you if you agree to allow them in.

Retain details of the person(s) attending.

If genuine they should not be offended by you declining access until clear proof is given.

Contact –

Citizens advice relevant to where you live.

Northumberland – CLICK HERE

They will work closely with NCC (safe and resilient communities team) – CLICK HERE

Remember as tenants you have done nothing wrong, please do not worry and work with the above agencies.

Shelter advice – Click here

Govt advice – Click here

OTHER Information –

You may wish to register on home-finder- Housing information .

Other contacts of interest – Useful Contacts